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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 1h

Happy McOmeletty says "good morning!"

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 3h

Good advice in these fast times: "For your safety please do not climb on the rabbit"

A large stone rabbit sculpture with a sign that says for your safety, please do not climb on the rabbit

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 16h

Hahahaa yes!

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 17h

SquareX launched a Browser Detection & Response platform to bridge security gaps between Secure Web Gateways and Endpoint Detection tools, enabling quick detection of browser threats like malicious OAuth requests. #XFD14 #LinkedIn

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 17h

Hahahahha no

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 18h

What a tool. Keep your head up. Your stuff is righteous.

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 18h

We are truly living in the stupidest possible timeline

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 18h

Wait did Trump actually show Putin a row of B-2 bombers in Alaska?

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Gina @gminks.bsky.social · 23h

This is my #netappinsight day 2 thread.

Atendees are from over 70 different counties

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 20h

The NVIDIA DGX Spark showcases advanced Arm and Blackwell technology with 200GbE RDMA networking, making it an exceptional choice for high-performance computing and AI tasks.

NVIDIA DGX Spark Review The GB10 Machine is so Freaking Cool

In our NVIDIA DGX Spark review, we see how these Arm and NVIDIA Blackwell powered systems with 200GbE RDMA networking are just freaking cool

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 21h

We're recording our @TechFieldDay sessions at #NetAppINSIGHT right now! Watch the presentations yourself on 10/14 at 8 Pacific!

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

F these Fing grifters.

Double F for using Tolkien names.

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

US regulators approved "Erebor", a bank founded by Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale, & Peter Thiel. It targets the "innovation economy" - tech companies in cryptocurrency, AI, defense, and manufacturing. The $275M bank is digital-only and expected to open in several months.

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US approves new bank backed by billionaires with ties to Trump

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onion person @junlper.beer · 23h

very annoying that we had to endure about a month of these people going “calling us nazis hurts our feelings” to then immediately be revealed saying nazi shit and going “yup, we want gas chambers. so what libs”

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

Enterprise tech product guy choosing to wear a "baller" outfit on video: Sand gold AP Royal Oak Offshore, black tee, black gold necklace, designer jacket…

That's a choice.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Neguse: "What Trump is attempting to do is create a perception that he has all the power & create a sense of hopelessness or helplessness in the public. We've gotta resist the temptation. He's electorally unpopular. In fact, the most unpopular POTUS at this juncture than any modern POTUS in history"

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

And they were attended by lots of regular non partisan people. At least that’s true here in #Ohio!

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

OH: "Before I start, I want to say something very important: This is very important."

Ok then!

Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

NetApp seems to have made an editorial choice to use pre-recorded videos of partners even though they are at #NetAppINSIGHT in person. Speaks to the need to have a tight schedule for keynotes.

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 22h

If you’re one of the people who followed me because I posted about the #Portland fiasco, thanks!

I don’t live there but my friends do. It sounds like an amazing city!

I’m a nerd who posts lots of things that interest me.

Change starts when normal people push back on crap like ICE in Portland.

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Tech Field Day - TFDx NetApp Insight 2025 - 10/15/2025 @techfieldday.com · 1d

Join @stephen.fosketts.net & the @techfieldday.com delegates live from NetApp INSIGHT 2025!

NetApp will dive into AI, data, & cloud innovation!

🌐 Watch live October 16 @ 8 AM PT: www.linkedin.com/company/tech...

#TFDx #NetAppINSIGHT #AI #CloudComputing #DataInfrastructure #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI

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Utilizing Tech - Season 9: Utilizing Agentic AI @utilizingtech.bsky.social · 23h

Bringing Agentic AI Applications to Market with Brad Shimmin of The Futurum Group

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@Stephen.Fosketts.net @FredericVanHaren.bsky.social @TechFieldDay.com @UtilizingTech.bsky.social #UtilizingTech #AI #AgenticAI #Data #Analytics #DataAnalytics

Utilizing Tech: The Podcast Series About Emerging Technology • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

Utilizing Tech is a weekly podcast exploring practical technology in the modern enterprise. Each season spotlights an emerging area: three seasons on AI, plus dedicated seasons on CXL and Edge.…

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Guy Currier @guycurrier.bsky.social · 23h

Day 2 keynote at #NetAppInsight begins with César Cernuda, president of NetApp. “Our goal is to unleash genius.… AI is only as good as the data that fuels it”

#TFDx @techfieldday.com

César Cernuda of NetApp is shown on the keynote stage

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 1d

Microsoft seeks to position Sentinel as a comprehensive cloud security platform, but its unclear value compared to rivals and focus on AI may impede widespread adoption and practical use. #TFDxMSSec25

Microsoft Positions Sentinel For Agentic Security

Microsoft would like customers to choose Sentinel as the core of their security strategy, but what that choice entails remains unclear.

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Stephen Foskett @stephen.fosketts.net · 1d

Band name of the day: Jason's Beard

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